The pandemic made it necessary to use other forms of communicatiion to teach. It forced me to use online format which I may have not wanted to try without a need for using online formats.
I have learned the different forms of communication to use in an academic setting. The module also described the pros and cons of each modality. In my teaching experience, I like using a combination of modalitles.
Seth Soronnadi.
Learned that: " Obtaining feedback from students to assess the technology communication tool in formative and summative formats provides the instructor with ongoing feedback throughout the course. Therefore, changes can be implemented immediately throughout the course and the entire communication tool can also be assessed."
Properly using online tools is a very effective way of communicating with students, and efficient for learning.
In a time when many new applications or communication tools are available, I think it is really important to determine the best tools to use. I am glad the content in this course said an instructor doesn't have to use all of the tools available to him/her. Students can easily become overwhelmed if too many tools are being used. The instructor will possibly be overwhelmed, also. Finding the right tools for effectiveness is really the key. I liked the recommendation to evaluate every 3-5 weeks, too. Online students need to voice when tools aren't working but may not feel comfortable doing so unless the instructor invites this information.
I learned that multiple communication tools can be used to enhance student learning.
It is important to assess the class you are teaching an match the proper tecnology to the requirements of the class while taking into consideration the instructors prefered way of communicating with the students. It is important to be flexible in changing modes of communication as reviewing students feedback.
I have learned how to decide which technology to use to be more effective in communicating with my students. In addition, there are tools which are more effective in small groups vs large groups.
Cheryl
I appreciated the information about assessing use of technology for enhanced course communication both in formative and summative ways, and looking at instructor-to-student, student-to-instructor, and student-to-student communication. This module gave many examples of technology tools available for various types of communication. Fortunately, I have college-aged and high school-aged children at home so they keep me apprised of the latest and greatest communication platforms. This module reminded me that it is important to set expectations of technology use for communication at the start of the course, so students are aware of how to reach the instructor when they have questions.
I was struck by the discussion that you should assess and re-assess what the most appropriste means of communicvation is. There is always that tendency to default to whatever means of communication that you (the instructor) is most comfortable with. But we have to renenber that there are many different ways of communicating.
Effective use of technology comes from investigating what uses are the most relevant. In order to effective use these tools we must research and use feedback as a means to improve outcomes.
In this section the biggest thing is to choose the right medium for how to get your messages across. Depending on what you want to speak about there is a good medium for that. As we get more seasoned making those choices should become easier.
Instructors should be prepared to use an end-of-course evaluation AND use this feedback to improve the course. If an end-of-course evaluation is requested, but the feedback is not used to improve student outcomes it is a waste of time for the instructor and students.
This module was a nice reminder of the different forms of online communication.
I have learned about the different formats of communication available using technology for online education. I'll research them to find the ones that will work the best for myself and the students, checking often to determine if the students needs are being met.
It is important to choose the proper communication tool to maximize efficiency and understanding with students.
The Instructor should have a better understanding of the technology and making sure the technology tools choosen align to effectively have a better outcome.
i have been using social media platforms for alternative area for material to be posted and iscussed on. this just affirms it for me
There are various resources and technology which ccan help online faculty.. maximize it
I have learned the importance of diffrent social media/ technology tools in my teaching online and how to adapt each to what is compatible to my student's learning styles
